Some exhibitors said holding the bazaar at the multi-purpose center in Susupe made it more accessible for the public to stop by and buy products.
Skinless leaf painter Ernie David said business was good just like last year. Marlon Regaton of Fu Dogs & Qi said he was glad people were still buying merchandise despite the economic hardship.
Students from Saipan Southern High School, who offered colorful ceramic crafts and products, said they had a lot of customers.
Whispering Palms School students Miguel Dandan and Steven Lee said they made the Christmas ornaments they were selling yesterday.
Public Health Secretary Kevin Villagomez said it was refreshing to see people flocking to a bazaar and buying things.
“We are thankful for the support we get from the community,” Villagomez said.
Among the items for sale were arts and crafts made by children, photographs and postcards from the island’s professional photographers such as Jack Hardy and Leslie Ware, handmade jewelry and trinkets from local artists, books, plants and artwork.
Performers who entertained the crowd included the DoReMi School of Music, the RC Sablan School of Music, Glushko’s Academy of Performing Arts, Shirley’s “Hapi the Clown,” Saipan Southern High School’s Manta Ray Concert Band, the Keynotes School of Music, Angel’s International School of Dance, and Larry Lee’s Ukelele Group.
Sponsors were the Saipan Grand Hotel, Expressions, IT&E, Pacific Islands Club, Hyatt Regency Saipan, Sandcastle Inc., Marpac, Micronesian Brokers, National Office Supply, DFS Saipan Limited, Chinen Ice Candy Store, Marianas Coffee, Greg Elliott Artwork, Marianas Maid Services, Shirley’s Coffee Shop, Marianas Eye Institute, Saipan Ice & Water, Hafacast, Marianas Family LLC., Susan Baetge and Lynn Tenorio.
Last year’s bazaar was held at the Palms Resort Saipan.
